Door and the like holder



Jan. 2 1927.

J. H. BRUHN ET AL DOOR AND THE LIKE HOLDER Filed March 10, 1925 Patented Jan. 25, 1227.

; l UNITED ts r res JOHN HQ-BRUHN AND JOHN F. BECKER, OF DUBUQUE, 'IOWAJ --D OORAND- THE LIKE 'HOLDER. i

Application filed March 10, 1925. Serial No. 14,488.

This invention relates to new anduseful improvements in holding devices, and par ticularly to devices for holding doors, gates, and the" like in open position.

One object of the invention is to provide a device of this character which is simple in construction, strong and durable, and which is effective in its operation.

Another object is to provide a device of this character which is readily capable of being moved into and out of operative position, and which is provided with means for retaining the device in such positions.

Another object is to provide a device of this character which is readily adjustable to different lengths, to hold, doors or gates which rise at different distances from the ground or floor.

Other objects and advantages will be apparent from the following description when taken in connection with the accompanylng drawing.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is an elevation of a portion of a garage door, showing the invention in operative position thereon.

Figure 2 is a side view, showing the 'device in elevated, or inoperative position.

Figure 3 is an enlarged vertical longitudinal central sectional view on the line 33 of Figure 1.

Referring particularly to the accompanying drawing, 10 represents a portion of a garage door, on which the invention is attached.

The invention includes an attaching portion A, which consists of the fiat metal plate 11, secured to the inner face of the door 10, adjacent the lower end thereof. Struck up from the opposite sides of the lower end of the plate 11 are the apertured cars 12, through which is disposed a pivot bolt 13. Carried by the outer face of the plate 11, and extending longitudinally of the plate, between. said ears 12, is a leaf spring 14, the free end of which is spaced from the face of the plate.

A channel member 15 has its side walls, at one end, disposed between the ears 12, and apertured to receive the said bolt 13 there through, whereby said channel member is arranged for pivotal movement on the plate. The end of the channel member is arranged to engage with the leaf spring, whereby to cause said channel member to assume a vertical inoperative position, at times, and a downwardly and outwardly inclined position, at times. Nested in the channel member 15:is' a second extensible channel member 16, the side walls of which are provided with the longitudinal. series of openin s 17, for registry with similar openings 18, 1n the side walls of the channel member 15, to receive the retaining bolts 19, whereby the second channel member is capable of slidable adjustment with relation to the channel member 15, to increase or decrease the length of the device, and thereby operate with relation to doors or gates which lie at difierent distances above the ground or floor. The outer end of the second channel mem ber 16 is formed with the teeth 20, which are adapted to bite into the ground, or fioor, to properly brace a door or gate in open position. The toothed end may be dispensed with, and a rubber buffer placed thereon, when the device is to operate in connection with doors moving over smooth wooden or stone floors, and whereby the said floors will be protected from scratching or marring.

From an inspection of the drawing it will readily be seen that when the channel member 15 is swung down it will engage the toothed end of the member 16 with the ground or floor, and thus properly act as a brace or prop, to hold the door in open position. When not to be used the member 15 is swung into a vertical position against the face of the door or gate, and remain in such position by the engagement of the leaf spring with the pivoted end of said member. Sometimes, when the door is propped in open position, the wind, or some object will press against the door, in adirection to cause the same to open to a. wider extent, and thereby release the member 16 from the ground or floor, and permit the door to be blown or pushed into closed position. To prevent this further opening movement, a member 21 is pivotally supported on one of the bolts 19, and has its free end provided with teeth 22, similar to the teeth 20, said member extending rearwardly from the member 16, and having a section 23, of chain, connected thereto. This chain is arranged to be engaged with a hook 24, carried by the face of the door 10, whereby to limit the outward movement of the pivotal portion of the device, and to hold the member 21 against folding movement, while the device is in door propping position. When in folded and elevated position, as shown in Figure 2, the member 21 falls down within the channel 'of the member 16, it being understood that the chain is first disconnected from the hook 24, before the device is swung upwardly.

What is claimed is:

A door holder comprising a floor engaging member movably connected with one face of the door and arranged to be swung into floor first member for extending at an inclination downwardly toward the door to hold the door against movement in the opposite direc tion, and means connected to the auxiliary brace leg and said door for holding said leg against movement away from the door upon attempted movement of the door in the firstnamed direction.

In testimony whereof, We affix our signatures.

JOHN H. BRUHN. JOHN F. BECKER. 

